Historical Events
Film Release
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, is released
Boxing Title Fight
Defending champion Larry Holmes TKOs Gerry Cooney in 13 for WBC and The Ring heavyweight boxing titles at Caesars Palace, LV, Nevada
- Israel and Syria stop fighting in Lebanon
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II visits Argentina
Famous Birthdays
Diana Taurasi (40 years old)
American basketball player (10 x WNBA All Star, Phoenix Mercury; Olympic gold 2004, 08, 12, 16, 20), born in Glendale, California
- Eldar Rønning, Norwegian cross-country skier, born in Levanger, Norway
- Joey Graham, American basketball player (Toronto Raptors), born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Johnny Candido, American professional wrestler, born in Spring Lake, New Jersey
- Stephen Graham, American basketball player, born in Wilmington, Delaware
1982 Highlights
About June 11, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant